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Selective Laser Sintering EquipmentMarket – Introduction

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is a form of Powder Bed Fusion (PBF), in which a base of powder polymer, metal or resin is targeted fully (melting) or partially (sintering) by high-power directional source of heat, like laser. This technique results into the formation of a solid layer of fused powder. Selective laser sintering is a process that is widely in the accelerating additive manufacturing field.

Adoption of selective laser sintering equipment is likely to grow, owing to the growing government investments in 3D printing projects and ability of these equipment to create parts with enhanced mechanical properties without any build support. These factors helped the selective laser sintering equipment market value roughly US$ 340 million in 2018. The selective laser sintering equipment is witnessing steady traction for creating prototypes across diverse industries.

The wide adoption of selective laser sintering equipment in prototyping and functional prototyping of various consumer electronic devices, such as for creating prototypes for GPS products, has been driving growth in the market. Furthermore, selective laser sintering technology has paved way for new avenues in the automotive sector. This technology is bringing changes at every stage of the production of motor vehicles, ranging from functional prototyping phases, design, and production of tools to parts manufacturing. Moreover, the automotive sector is a pioneer in the leveraging 3D printing in its processes. Additionally, selective laser sintering equipment is also witnessing traction from the healthcare industry, wherein, this technology helps in creating tailored 3D printed medical devices, and patient-specific surgical simulation. The growing scope of selective laser sintering equipment in the healthcare sector, such as in medical products and dentistry, is likely to create lucrative growth opportunities for stakeholders.

Robot manufactures have been bound to using prevailing off-the-shelf parts until the emergence of selective laser sintering equipment. Now, robot makers are increasingly using selective laser sintering printing to design and print their own components and parts by leveraging cost-effective designing tools, and affordable SLS 3D equipment. Adoption of selective laser sintering equipment is likely to accelerate in robot making, as 3D equipment of this kind decreases the costs of prototypes, and at times of the final parts too. With manufacturers increasingly using metal-based selective laser sintering equipment for robotics application, the market is likely to grow in the forthcoming years.

Lack of standard process control coupled with complexities associated with the use of selective laser sintering printing software is limiting the growth of the market. The highly complex nature of selective laser sintering equipment makes it risky for use, which is hampering the growth of stakeholders.

Selective Laser Sintering Equipment Market - Segmentation

Based on material, the selective sintering equipment market is segmented into:

Metal

Nylon

Based on application, the selective sintering equipment market is segmented into:

Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Tooling

Robotics

Based on industry, the selective sintering equipment market is segmented into:

Forces defining present and estimated future state of the competitive landscape

Technological developments

Value chain and stakeholder analysis

The regional analysis covers:

North America

Latin America

Europe

Asia Pacific

Middle East and Africa

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Highlights of the report:

A detailed analysis of key segments of the market

Recent developments in the market’s competitive landscape

Detailed analysis of market segments up to second or third level of segmentation

Historical, current, and projected future valuation of the market in terms of revenue and/or volume

Key business strategies adopted by influential market vendors

Outline of the regulatory framework surrounding and governing numerous aspects of the market

Growth opportunities in emerging and established markets

Recommendations to market players to stay ahead of the competition

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